Application Penetration Tester (VAPT)
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About the Role
Quantum Talent Group is seeking an experienced Application Penetration Tester for a 12-month contract in Abu Dhabi. The role involves conducting grey-box and white-box penetration testing on web, mobile, and API applications, assessing security controls, and delivering detailed reports.
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Responsibilities
- Conduct grey box and white box penetration testing on web, mobile, and API applications.
- Assess authentication, authorization, session management, business logic flaws, and API security weaknesses.
- Evaluate and attempt to bypass WAAP/WAF and API security controls.
- Deliver detailed technical reports with proof of concept findings and remediation recommendations.
- Retest remediated vulnerabilities and validate closure.
- Support threat modeling activities for new applications before production release.
- Collaborate with security, engineering, and development teams to improve secure development practices.
Requirements
- 3+ years of hands on experience in Application Security and Penetration Testing
- Strong experience with Web Application Security Testing, Mobile Application Security Testing, API Security Testing, OWASP Top 10, OWASP API Security Top 10, OWASP MASVS
- Familiarity with tools such as Burp Suite Pro, OWASP ZAP, Postman, Frida, MobSF, Semgrep
- Scripting and automation skills: Python, Bash, PowerShell
- Knowledge of NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, UAE Information Assurance Regulations
- Preferred Certifications: OSCP, CISSP, GCIH, CCSP or any other relevant cybersecurity certifications
Full Job Posting
About the Role
- We are seeking an experienced Application Penetration Tester to join a leading cybersecurity team in the UAE.
- This role focuses on conducting comprehensive security assessments across web applications, mobile applications, and APIs to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen the organization's security posture.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct grey box and white box penetration testing on web, mobile, and API applications.
- Assess authentication, authorization, session management, business logic flaws, and API security weaknesses.
- Evaluate and attempt to bypass WAAP/WAF and API security controls.
- Deliver detailed technical reports with proof of concept findings and remediation recommendations.
- Retest remediated vulnerabilities and validate closure.
- Support threat modeling activities for new applications before production release.
- Collaborate with security, engineering, and development teams to improve secure development practices.
Required Skills & Experience
- 3+ years of hands on experience in Application Security and Penetration Testing
- Strong experience with: Web Application Security Testing, Mobile Application Security Testing, API Security Testing, OWASP Top 10, OWASP API Security Top 10, OWASP MASVS
- Familiarity with tools such as: Burp Suite Pro, OWASP ZAP, Postman, Frida, MobSF, Semgrep
- Scripting and automation skills: Python, Bash, PowerShell
- Knowledge of: NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, UAE Information Assurance Regulations
- Preferred Certifications: OSCP, CISSP, GCIH, CCSP or any other relevant cybersecurity certifications
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